Discussions

Is bariatric surgery the best way to manage obesity?

As Dr. Noorali Bharwani notes, long-term success still hinges on healthy eating and exercise.
POLL: Would you encourage your kids to become doctors?

With the benefit of hindsight and experience, would you encourage your own kids (or other young people in your life) to become doctors?
The cases you never forget

As Dr. Hector Baillie outlines, unusual patient cases are rare but they sure leave an impact.
Looking forward into the past: Lessons for the future of Medicare on its 60th anniversary

It is the 60th anniversary of Medicare, but no one seems to care. It is, after all, hard to be enthusiastic about a system in crisis.
How 19th century Victorians' wellness resolutions were about self help—and playful ritual fun

According to some sources, the practice of making resolutions at the new year can be traced back 4,000 years, originating with the ancient Babylonians.
Team-based care is the solution for healthcare sustainability

The primary care crisis puts all care at risk and Dr. Kevin Wasko argues the solution is clear.
My ONLY New Year’s resolution

It’s the New Year and patients will invariably quiz you about what resolutions they should make to be healthier and happier.
Four tips for pharmacists prescribing for minor ailments

With a decade's worth of experience with minor ailment assessment and prescribing in her province, Sascha Dreger has some tips to share with her colleagues just getting started.